Group opposing new Cork motorway says there are 'strong grounds' for judicial review

The planned M28 route from Cork city to Ringaskiddy. Source: Cork National Roads Office: www.corkrdo.ie.

Friday, July 27, 2018 - 03:35 PM

A group opposing plans to upgrade the M28 Ringaskiddy to Cork motorway have said there are "strong grounds" for seeking a judicial review.

Cork residents gathered in large numbers last night to attend a meeting organised by the M28 steering group which is urging authorities to consider alternative plans to the roadworks.

Locals from Douglas, Rochestown and Maryborough Hill voiced their anger and disappointment about the recent approval by An Bord Pleanála of the plans which some objectors say will split communities in two.

The steering group represents more than 10,000 residents who will be affected by the motorway and has 45 members, including residents associations and county councillors.

The major €220m motorway project was approved earlier this month.

More than 140 hectares of land from 82 landowners will need to be acquired for the motorway through Compulsory Purchase Orders.